Fox Creek Farms Dam
Key Takeaway
Fox Creek Farms Dam is classified as low hazard in Louisiana. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 46.6% in LA) |
| Dam Length | 479 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 315 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| NID ID | LA00515 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
David and Margaret Myatt
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fox Creek Farms Dam?
Fox Creek Farms Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Fox Creek Farms Dam?
Fox Creek Farms Dam is owned by David and Margaret Myatt (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fox Creek Farms Dam built?
Fox Creek Farms Dam was completed in 1992, making it 34 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Fox Creek Farms Dam?
Fox Creek Farms Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Fox Creek Farms Dam?
Fox Creek Farms Dam has a dam height of 17 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Fox Creek Farms Dam last inspected?
Fox Creek Farms Dam was last inspected on September 4, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.